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The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.

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Annual Return Filing Under Companies Act, 2013: MGT-7, MGT-7A & MGT-8

Company Law : Learn which companies must file MGT-7 or MGT-7A, when MGT-8 certification is mandatory, and how the Companies (Management and Admi...

July 8, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

175 Legal Compliances and Legal Updates for July-2026 in India

CA, CS, CMA : A comprehensive guide covering 175 legal compliances for July 2026 under FEMA, Income Tax, GST, SEBI, Companies Act, Labour Laws, ...

July 6, 2026 55095 Views 2 comments Print

Company Managerial Remuneration: Guide with Real-World Examples

Company Law : Learn how the Companies Act, 2013 regulates managerial remuneration through profit-linked limits, approval requirements, and gover...

July 1, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

Why Companies Act Not Apply to SBI & PNB but Applies to HDFC Bank

Company Law : The article explains that SBI and PNB are statutory bodies created under separate Acts and are therefore not governed by the Compa...

June 30, 2026 3459 Views 0 comment Print

Does Appointing a CFO Trigger Section 203 for Private Companies?

Company Law : The article examines the Hamlin Trust ruling, where the NCLAT held that CFO appointments must satisfy Section 203 eligibility requ...

June 30, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ICSI Seeks Action against Eligible Companies Failed to Appoint Whole-Time CS

Company Law : ICSI has urged the MCA to ensure eligible companies comply with Section 203 by appointing Whole-time Company Secretaries. The repr...

June 27, 2026 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE): FAQs

Corporate Law : NSO has launched the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) to collect comprehensive economic and oper...

June 24, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks MCA Relief Due to Portal Disruptions After Data Centre Fire

Company Law : ICSI has requested the MCA to grant compliance relaxations following technical disruptions caused by the Data Centre fire. The pro...

June 18, 2026 9423 Views 1 comment Print

MCA Expands CSR Scope by Allowing Investment in Social Stock Exchange Instruments

Company Law : The MCA has widened CSR eligibility by recognizing subscriptions to Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instruments as a valid CSR activity...

May 30, 2026 1461 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 5283 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bona Fide Dispute on Debt Bars Winding Up Petition Under Section 433(e): MP HC

Company Law : Madhya Pradesh HC dismissed a winding up petition, holding that a bona fide dispute over liability required adjudication before th...

July 5, 2026 90 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Sets Aside CFO Appointment as Articles Cannot Override Companies Act

Company Law : The NCLAT held that CFO nominees must satisfy the eligibility requirements under Section 203 of the Companies Act. It set aside th...

July 1, 2026 390 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT dispensed with shareholder meetings for Parle Group restructuring scheme

Company Law : Where a composite scheme of arrangement satisfies the procedural requirements of sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 an...

June 26, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Compounds Delay in Holding AGM by Kolhapur Hotels

Company Law : NCLT Mumbai compounded the offence for failure to hold the AGM within the time prescribed under Section 96 of the Companies Act, 2...

June 25, 2026 216 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Refuses Company Restoration as ROC Fails to Justify 4215-Day Delay

Company Law : The NCLT Ahmedabad refused to condone a 4,215-day delay in filing an appeal for restoration of a struck-off company. The Tribunal ...

June 24, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MCA extended CCFS-2026 Until 31 August 2026

Company Law :  MCA extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme, 2026 up to 31 August 2026 due to data center restoration following the...

July 8, 2026 1671 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extends DPT-3 Late Fee Waiver Till 31st July 2026 Due to Data Center Fire

Company Law : MCA has allowed companies to file Form DPT-3 for FY 2025-26 without additional fees until 31 July 2026 due to disruptions caused b...

June 19, 2026 16200 Views 2 comments Print

MCA Notifies New Development Bank as Body Corporate under Companies Act 2013

Company Law : MCA notifies the New Development Bank under Section 2(11)(ii) of the Companies Act, 2013, specifying it as a body corporate for th...

June 16, 2026 519 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty as Incorrect AGM Due Date Was Filed in AOC-4

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a director after Form AOC-4 contained an incorrect AGM due date. The order emphasizes that directors are resp...

June 12, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Duplicate DIN Attracts Penalty Because Companies Act Prohibits Possessing More Than One DIN

Company Law : ROC Mumbai imposed a penalty after finding that an individual held two Director Identification Numbers in violation of Section 155...

June 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print


Provisions for Loan & Investment by Company under Section 186

June 11, 2022 6540 Views 0 comment Print

LOAN AND INVESTMENT MADE BY COMPANY as per section-186(1)- A company shall not make investment through more than two layer of investment company.

ESOP by unlisted public company and private company

June 11, 2022 15741 Views 0 comment Print

Unlock the potential of Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOS) and Employee Stock Purchase Schemes (ESPS) for unlisted public and private companies under the Companies Act, 2013. Learn the eligibility criteria, procedures, and income tax implications. Stay informed about the valuation of shares and key provisions for a seamless implementation.

Exposure Draft of Revised Guidance Note on CARO 2020

June 11, 2022 5046 Views 0 comment Print

Exposure Draft of Revised Guidance Note on CARO 2020 issued by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board of ICAI The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) of the ICAI had issued the ‘Guidance Note on the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020‘ (Guidance Note on CARO 2020) in July 2020 to provide detailed guidance to auditors […]

Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment, Rules, 2022

June 10, 2022 5700 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Notification No. G.S.R. 439(E) | Dtd. 10th June, 2022 The MCA vide its notification dated 10th June, 2022 has notified Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment, Rules, 2022 which shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette i.e. 10th June, 2022. In the Companies (Appointment and […]

CARO 2020 Reporting: Detailed Disclosures

June 10, 2022 52743 Views 0 comment Print

Explore CARO 2020 Reporting with detailed disclosures applicable from the financial year 2021-22. Understand the auditor’s role in reporting on crucial aspects, from property management to compliance checks. Stay informed with our comprehensive guide.

Appointment of Auditor, Casual Vacancy, ROC Filing, First Auditor Appointment

June 10, 2022 7782 Views 0 comment Print

Navigate the intricacies of auditor appointment, ROC filing, and compliance in this comprehensive guide. Learn about eligibility, conditions, filing requirements, and more. Stay compliant with the Companies Act, 2013.

Appointment & Qualification of Directors Amendment Rules, 2022 – Analysis

June 10, 2022 2157 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the recent amendments in the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 effective from June 01, 2022. Gain insights into the added provisions, including security clearance for directors from countries sharing a land border with India. Understand the impact on Form DIR-2 and Form DIR-3 declarations. Stay informed with our in-depth analysis.

Dir-2 Format Revised: Security Clearance For Director’s Appointment

June 10, 2022 8235 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the revised DIR-2 format for security clearance in director’s appointments. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduces changes to the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Learn about the new requirements, especially for individuals from countries sharing a land border with India. Understand the need for security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and the consequences of non-compliance.

Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from Register of Companies) Amendment Rules, 2022

June 9, 2022 7881 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called the Companies (Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies) Amendment Rules, 2022. (2)   They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Regulatory updates for the Month of May 2022

June 9, 2022 4581 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for May 2022. Explore changes in Company Law, Securities Law, MSME Development Act, and Insolvency Law. Understand due dates for compliance under various laws. Keep your business compliant and thriving.

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